Cost of Living in Heber-Overgaard, AZ

Population 3,216 · Arizona · Data vintage 2023

78
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Heber-Overgaard is a smaller Arizona community of around 3000 residents, where median household incomes of $56,667 and housing costs ($282,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 17.7% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Heber-Overgaard lies roughly 90 miles northeast of the nearest major metro, Scottsdale. Median home values run roughly 60% lower than Scottsdale's $710,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 92
Rent 56

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Heber-Overgaard

The median home value in Heber-Overgaard is $281,600 — 8% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $741/month, 44% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $56,667/year is 24% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 17.7%, above the national average of 4.8%. Arizona's top state income tax rate is 2.5% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Heber-Overgaard has a cost of living index of 78 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 22% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$281,600
8% below avg
Median Rent
$741/mo
44% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
31.7x
Favors renting
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$985
1 BR
$1,055
2 BR
$1,373
3 BR
$1,877
4 BR
$2,092
Owner-occupied 85.1%
Renter-occupied 14.9%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$741
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,355/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
19.7 min
27% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
1.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.6%
Carpooled
6.7%
Walked
8.3%
Bicycle
0.3%
Work from home
1.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 2.5%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 5.6%
Avg local rate 2.8%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$56,667
24% below avg
Per Capita Income
$24,841
Unemployment Rate
17.7%
269% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Labor Force Participation
46.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 8.6%
Graduate degree 0.8%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 48.7
Male median age 46.9
Female median age 50.4

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
79.7%
Good air days/yr
84
Max AQI recorded
2
PM2.5 days
357
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Heber-Overgaard, AZ?

Heber-Overgaard has a cost index of 78 (100 = national average). It is 22% below the national average.

What is average rent in Heber-Overgaard, AZ?

The median gross rent in Heber-Overgaard is $741 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Heber-Overgaard?

The median home value in Heber-Overgaard is $281,600 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Heber-Overgaard?

The median household income in Heber-Overgaard is $56,667 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Heber-Overgaard, AZ?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Heber-Overgaard is 8.4%. The Arizona state income tax top rate is 2.5%.

Is Heber-Overgaard, AZ affordable?

Yes, Heber-Overgaard is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 78 — about 22% below the US national average of 100.

Heber-Overgaard at a Glance

Population
3,216
Median Income
$56,667
Home Value
$281,600
Median Rent
$741/mo
Unemployment
17.7%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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